Concentrate wash automatic washer with reciprocating basket

ABSTRACT

An automatic washer is provided for performing a concentrated wash process in which there is a rotatable wash basket in a motive apparatus for rotating the wash basket about a generally vertical axis as well as being operable to oscillate the wash basket to impart an agitation force to the wash load carried in the basket. Vertical fins and spray inlets are provided adjacent the peripheral wall of the basket to impart an agitation force to the wash load. Also, a central post is mounted within the basket for rotation with the basket and a spray device is mounted on the post for directing a detergent solution against the wash load.



